Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in East Liberty

48 restaurants available nearby

1. Casbah

4.8

Exceptional(5369)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Shadyside

Booked 42 times today

Casbah is a neighborhood restaurant and wine bar located in Pittsburgh’s East End. From the year-round garden patio to the dining room, from the cozy bar to the wine cellar, each visit can feel like a new and special experience.Casbah offers a broad menu focused on northern Mediterranean-inspired cuisine from Italy, Spain, France and Greece that emphasizes local ingredients. All meals start with warm, house made bread from Eleven’s kitchen. A cheese plate followed by appetizers, a bowl of fresh pasta, or a four-course meal are all possibilities for an evening at Casbah.Reservations are available up to 30 days in advance; we look forward to serving you!

2. SOBA Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(2884)

Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Shadyside

Booked 29 times today

Located in Shadyside, Soba draws guests in with plush comfort and gentle mystery, featuring a cascading water wall, glass staircase, and hand-painted murals. The spacious lounge and multiple dining nooks allow visitors to meet for drinks, share appetizers with friends, or enjoy a modern dining experience.Soba cooks from the heart and features an array of small plates and entrees intended for sampling and sharing. The cuisine draws inspiration from China, Japan, South Korea and Thailand, though it also incorporates elements from other Southeast and South Asian cultures. Soba offers a seasonal cocktail list with both classic and contemporary offerings.Reservations are available up to 30 days in advance; we look forward to serving you!

3. Paris 66

4.6

Exceptional(2208)

Price: Moderate

• French • Shadyside

Booked 10 times today

Enter Paris 66 and you will immediately feel transported to a French Bistro down to the last detail. This upscale, award-winning haven is not only a "family affair" – exclusively owned & operated with love by doting duo Frederic and Lori Rongier – but it is also that rare combination of worlds - intimate and inviting, yet appropriate for both special occasions & casual get-togethers. We bring a menu of everyday French culinary classics by offering up the perfect marriage of local/organic sensibilities with French influences & techniques. A superb wine list invites and ensures you to find the most perfect wine to pair with the delicious flavors created in the open kitchen. Sip our signature cocktail from the sidewalk terrace in the warmer months or enjoy our perennially popular heated patio in the rear. And of course, no visit is complete without a taste of one of the artistically masterful and masterfully artistic delectable creations of Master Pastry Chef David Piquard. Bon Appétit!

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4. Umi Japanese Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(705)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Shadyside

Booked 5 times today

Umi Japanese Restaurant is a special occasion spot for its unique, high-quality dining experience. Customers rave about the 'excellent food and service', calling it 'an experience' rather than just a meal. Reviews mention celebrations like birthdays and anniversaries, and the '11 Course Omakase' is specifically noted for special events. The ambience is also praised, transforming a Victorian row house into a tranquil Japanese garden.

5. Morcilla

4.9

Exceptional(1850)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Lawrenceville

Booked 27 times today

Award-winning chef Justin Severino brings contemporary Spanish influenced cuisine to the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, just blocks from Severino’s Urban Mediterranean restaurant, Cure. Severino’s signature charcuterie program takes on a Spanish accent, enjoy pintxos from the bar and and large plates from a family-style menu to round out your experience. Refer to www.morcillapittsburgh.com for our current menu. Contact Morcilla for reservations larger than 4 guests.

6. Grand Concourse

4.3

Awesome(8553)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 93 times today

Housed in the beautifully preserved Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Station, the Grand Concourse restaurant at Station Square is a true testament of grandeur and elegant dining. With a cathedral stained-glass vaulted ceiling, marble columns, and a dramatic staircase, guests are quickly transported to the glamorous side of the Progressive Era with the luxury of a modern day menu. Our award-winning seafood restaurant boasts a fine selection of our signature seafood dinner specials, tender steaks, poultry, and on Sundays, the best brunch in Pittsburgh. Nestled comfortably on the riverfront and overlooking the downtown skyline, Grand Concourse at Station Square will outshine any restaurant near you—and any seafood restaurant Pittsburgh has to offer. Come join us for the most memorable dining experience around.

7. ELEVEN

4.8

Exceptional(6198)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 36 times today

Located in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, Eleven pays homage to the city’s history with its industrial backbone and polished interior. The Eleven culinary team crafts the ever-changing menu from the most vibrant seasonal products painstakingly sourced from farms across the region. Eleven’s offerings can be experienced in the well-appointed dining rooms or more casually at the bar with the Tavern menu. Every dish at Eleven places the ingredients at center stage, echoing the kitchen’s position in the heart of the building.Reservations are available up to 30 days in advance; we look forward to serving you!

8. Butterjoint

4.7

Exceptional(2929)

Price: Moderate

• French American • Oakland

Booked 25 times today

Butterjoint is a comfy bar and restaurant located in North Oakland. Our welcoming and eclectic atmosphere is appropriate for almost any occasion - whether it be meeting a friend for a drink, celebrating an important event, or relaxing after work. Our menu is a mixture of familiar Pittsburgh foods (think pierogies, hamburgers, French fries) and French bistro classics (beef tartare, raclette, mussels), and seasonal classics that come and go throughout the year. We put care into our vegetarian dishes too, including making our own tempeh, falafel, and veggie patties from scratch. Menu items change frequently--usually every day--and reflect many long-standing relationships we have with farms and breweries in our region. In addition to reservations, we also have a thirty seat bar that is first come, first serve. We don’t know exactly how old the bar is, but it’s at least seventy years old (probably older) and very cozy. Our friendly bartenders are here to make something you like.

9. The Commoner

4.6

Exceptional(2412)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 31 times today

The Commoner in Downtown Pittsburgh is open for business!At our gastropub, we don’t distinguish between commoners and kings; we just want to feed the good people of Pittsburgh. In the restaurant, seasonal menus add a modern flair to classic comforts, complemented by a robust selection of local beers and craft spirits. It’s all served in an industrial-inspired setting in downtown Pittsburgh. Come and join us for an uncommonly good time.

10. Lucca Ristorante

4.1

Excellent(1665)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Oakland

Booked 14 times today

Pittsburgh's best kept secret, nestled on South Craig Street in Oakland. Explore Italy in a cozy casual setting. Lucca offers all pasta made in house fresh daily. All dishes are skillfully created with fresh ingredients. Weekly Lunch and Dinner features, created with seasonal ingredients. Enjoy your experience on our outside terrace, where Apertivo specials are offered daily. Our wine menu offers Italian wines from all over the region, along with some of your favorite domestic wineries. We specialize in large or small private gatherings. We truly believe you will enter as friends, and leave as family. Saluti!

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Robert
Pittsburgh •47 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We have been here several times before and have never been disappointed. We cannot resist the fried tofu. We also love the shrimp tempura but we skipped it this time as we wanted to also get a “large plate” entree. My wife enjoyed her teriyaki salmon. My tuna was great. We shared the salad and the pretzel dessert. I am disappointed that the miso Halibut is no longer on the menu…. We will be back though! Thank you Alec - our server.
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SOBA LoungePrice: Expensive• Pan-Asian• Shadyside
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4.7
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DeronVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
My first time back in years as I moved out of the area. It’s even better than I remembered. We had a selection of shared items and apps and all were amazing and served with perfect timing.
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CasbahPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Shadyside
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4.8
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Brian
Pittsburgh •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
I have heard great things about Morcilla so my wife and I made reservations for our anniversary dinner. We were not disappointed in the food, drinks, atmosphere or service. All were top notch. It was a great experience and we'd go back again to try more items from the menu. Morcilla is a great option for a date night, or just having dinner with a few friends.
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MorcillaPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Lawrenceville
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4.9
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SusanVIP
Baltimore / Maryland •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Excellent ambience and service on a post-holiday, low-key weeknight. Always think to have the duck when I visit French restaurants and the duck leg confit met my high expectations! Nice wine list and cocktails as well.
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Paris 66Price: Moderate• French• Shadyside
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4.6
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Serena
Greater Boston •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 20 Dec 2024
If you’ve never been to an omakase before and you are with someone who is new to raw fish, this is a good decent intro spot.
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Umi Japanese RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Shadyside
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4.8

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48 restaurants available nearby

1. Casbah

2. SOBA Lounge

3. Paris 66

4. Umi Japanese Restaurant

5. Morcilla

6. Grand Concourse

7. ELEVEN

8. Butterjoint

9. The Commoner

10. Lucca Ristorante

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